City of Kentwood

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, WKTV partnership begins new ‘Hands On Health’ informational program

COVID health and vaccine information are the subjects of the first two episodes of a new program serving the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities … and everybody, really.

By:K.D. Norris

After $4 million appropriation, state official tours site of Kent County Sustainable Business Park

The tour included representatives from Kent County Department of Public Works, Allegan County and Dorr Township.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood, Chamber set to host community and senior expo

The event will feature more than 35 businesses, health screenings, flu shots, food, and more.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood artists take part in exhibit bringing healing to veterans

The 21 works in the Has Heart collection, displayed at the 2021 ArtPrize, were all created by military veterans, many of whom struggle with homelessness, PTSD, military sexual trauma, and thoughts of suicide.

By:By Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

Michigan, especially Kent County, rolls out welcome mat for Afghan refugees

Michigan aid organizations are scrambling to provide housing and services for 1,300 Afghan refugees they’ve pledged to resettle, some of whom will be heading to Kent County.

By:Emerson Wigand, Capital News Service

Kentwood sweeps up awards at the annual Snowplow Roadeo

Earlier this month, the City of Wyoming hosted the annual Snowplow Roadeo with its neighbor, the City of Kentwood walking away with top honors.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kelloggsville Public Schools seeks voter support of technology bond measure in November

The $11.3 million bond proposal will allow the district to build a S.T.E.M. building at the high school as well as other building and technology projects.

By:WKTV Staff

Return to (spooky) normal, Kentwood will host annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 23

After a modified event last year due to pandemic precautions, the city is once again inviting trick-or-treaters to don their costumes and come have some fun.

By:WKTV Staff

New chef, local food, cold brews at Broad Leaf Brewery in Kentwood

With new executive chef Gabriel Araujo, Broad Leaf Brewing features a new menu designed to complete its artisan beers.

By:Amy Sherman, WKTV Contributing Writer

Harvest of Justice luncheon to honor clinic that vaccinated 500 migrant workers

A clinic in Sparta is recognized for its work to vaccinate migrant workers while WKTV helps create a video that dispels myths about the vaccine.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum, 2021 General Election: Kentwood City Commissioner races

Replays of the candidate forums available in several ways are for the City of Kentwood City Commission At-large, Ward 1 and Ward 2 elections.

By:WKTV Staff

Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum, 2021 General Election: City of Kentwood Mayor race

The non-partisan candidates are incumbent Mayor Stephen Kepley and current Ward 1 Commissioner Emily Bridson.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood opens fall leaf and brush drop-off, continues work with local landscaping, disposal companies

Starting Oct. 18, residents may drop off loose leaves, brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs and grass clippings at the Department of Public Works.

By:WKTV Staff

A short day’s drive — Kent County showcases colors, natural beauty of the county with 2021 Color Tour

With the first two routes, one a tour of covered bridges and the other farmlands, announced and more coming, Kent County’s annual color tour guides travelers to the region’s peak fall colors.

By:By D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Kentwood Glow in the Park returns with fun run, Glow Dance Party and other themed activities

Running or not, community members are invited to “illuminate the night” by wearing brightly colored and glow-in-the-dark clothes and accessories.

By:WKTV Staff